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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 140.28 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 140.28 and 58 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 140.28 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/140.28 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 140.28 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 8,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136.24/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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