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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.11, 140.90 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.11, 140.90 and 58.43 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.11 : 140.90 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.11/140.90 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.11x = 140.90 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.11x = 8,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232.85/102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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