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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.23, 141.05 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.23, 141.05 and 58.56 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.23 : 141.05 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.23/141.05 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.23x = 141.05 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.23x = 8,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259.60/102.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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