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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 139.94 and 57.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 139.94 and 57.75 is: 79.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 139.94 = 57.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/139.94 = 57.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 139.94 × 57.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 8,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081.54/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.69

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