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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 140.28 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 140.28 and 59.63 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 140.28 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/140.28 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 140.28 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 8,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365.07/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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