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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 139.95 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 139.95 and 59.97 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 139.95 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/139.95 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 139.95 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 8,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392.80/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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