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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 140.97 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 140.97 and 58.48 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 140.97 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/140.97 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 140.97 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 8,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243.93/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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