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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 140.24 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 140.24 and 59.64 is: 82.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 140.24 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/140.24 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 140.24 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 8,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363.62/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.28

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