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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 140.22 and 60.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 140.22 and 60.19 is: 83.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 140.22 = 60.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/140.22 = 60.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 140.22 × 60.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 8,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439.84/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.03

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