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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.87, 140.56 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.87, 140.56 and 58.20 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.87 : 140.56 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.87/140.56 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.87x = 140.56 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.87x = 8,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180.59/101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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