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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.45 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.45 and 58.10 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 140.45 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/140.45 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 140.45 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 8,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.15/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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