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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.67 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.67 and 58.28 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.67 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.67 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.67 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 8,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198.25/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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