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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 140.33 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 140.33 and 57.44 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 140.33 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/140.33 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 140.33 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 8,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059.57/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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