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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 140.54 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 140.54 and 58.19 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 140.54 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/140.54 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 140.54 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 8,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.03/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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