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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 139.86 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 139.86 and 59.90 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 139.86 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/139.86 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 139.86 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 8,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376.91/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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