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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 140.15 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 140.15 and 60.12 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 140.15 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/140.15 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 140.15 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 8,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425.52/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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