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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 140.48 and 57.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 140.48 and 57.55 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 140.48 = 57.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/140.48 = 57.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 140.48 × 57.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 8,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083.99/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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