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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 140.09 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 140.09 and 81.07 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 140.09 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/140.09 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 140.09 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 11,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,356.34/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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