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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 140.74 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 140.74 and 58.31 is: 80.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 140.74 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/140.74 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 140.74 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 8,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,206.61/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.47

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