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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 140.02 and 57.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 140.02 and 57.21 is: 78.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 140.02 = 57.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/140.02 = 57.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 140.02 × 57.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 8,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010.54/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.95

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