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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 140.42 and 60.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 140.42 and 60.34 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 140.42 = 60.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/140.42 = 60.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 140.42 × 60.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 8,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472.94/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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