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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.21 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.21 and 60.20 is: 83.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.21 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.21 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.21 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 8,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439.94/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.06

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