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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.77 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.77 and 58.33 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.77 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.77 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.77 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 8,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211.11/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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