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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 140.92 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 140.92 and 58.45 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 140.92 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/140.92 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 140.92 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 8,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236.77/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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