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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 139.93 and 57.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 139.93 and 57.74 is: 79.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 139.93 = 57.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/139.93 = 57.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 139.93 × 57.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 8,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078.71/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.67

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