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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.31 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.31 and 60.22 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.31 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.31 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.31 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 8,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449.96/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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