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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 140.77 and 58.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 140.77 and 58.36 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 140.77 = 58.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/140.77 = 58.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 140.77 × 58.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 8,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215.34/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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