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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.31 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.31 and 58.02 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.31 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.31 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.31 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 8,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140.79/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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