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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 140.58 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 140.58 and 58.22 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 140.58 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/140.58 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 140.58 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 8,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184.57/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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