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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 140.70 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 140.70 and 57.71 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 140.70 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/140.70 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 140.70 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 8,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119.80/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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