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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 140.08 and 57.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 140.08 and 57.83 is: 79.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 140.08 = 57.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/140.08 = 57.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 140.08 × 57.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 8,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100.83/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.81

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