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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.22 and 57.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.22 and 57.95 is: 79.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.22 = 57.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.22 = 57.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.22 × 57.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 8,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125.05/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.96

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