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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 140.94 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 140.94 and 58.49 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 140.94 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/140.94 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 140.94 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 8,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242.88/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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