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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.35 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.35 and 59.71 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.35 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.35 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.35 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 8,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380.30/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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