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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 140.86 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 140.86 and 58.40 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 140.86 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/140.86 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 140.86 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 8,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226.22/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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