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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.34 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.34 and 60.25 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.34 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.34 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.34 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 8,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455.49/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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