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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 140 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 140 and 59.99 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 140 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/140 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 140 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 8,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398.60/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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