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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.33 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.33 and 60.24 is: 83.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.33 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.33 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.33 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 8,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454.16/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.12

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