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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.74 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.74 and 60.54 is: 83.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.74 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.74 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.74 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 8,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520.40/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.57

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