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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 140.12 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 140.12 and 60.10 is: 82.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 140.12 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/140.12 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 140.12 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 8,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421.21/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.94

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