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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 140.24 and 57.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 140.24 and 57.99 is: 80.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 140.24 = 57.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/140.24 = 57.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 140.24 × 57.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 8,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132.14/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.02

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