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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 140.31 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 140.31 and 58.01 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 140.31 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/140.31 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 140.31 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 8,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138.91/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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