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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 140.65 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 140.65 and 60.48 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 140.65 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/140.65 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 140.65 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 8,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506.62/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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