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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.45 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.45 and 60.35 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.45 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.45 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.45 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 8,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475.59/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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