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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 140.60 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 140.60 and 58.22 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 140.60 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/140.60 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 140.60 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 8,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184.74/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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