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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 140.80 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 140.80 and 58.40 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 140.80 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/140.80 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 140.80 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 8,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222.72/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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