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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.68 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.68 and 58.27 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.68 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.68 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.68 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 8,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197.63/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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