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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 140.59 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 140.59 and 58.21 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 140.59 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/140.59 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 140.59 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 8,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183.47/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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