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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 140.41 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 140.41 and 60.30 is: 83.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 140.41 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/140.41 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 140.41 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 8,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466.80/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.20

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