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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 140.51 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 140.51 and 58.14 is: 80.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 140.51 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/140.51 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 140.51 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 8,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169.40/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.24

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