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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 140.65 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 140.65 and 59.88 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 140.65 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/140.65 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 140.65 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 8,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422.12/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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