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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.29 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.29 and 58.01 is: 80.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.29 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.29 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.29 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 8,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.38/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.03

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