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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.38 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.38 and 58.07 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.38 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.38 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.38 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 8,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151.87/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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