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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.39 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.39 and 58.07 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 140.39 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/140.39 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 140.39 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 8,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151.46/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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