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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 141.15 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 141.15 and 58.61 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 141.15 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/141.15 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 141.15 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 8,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272.80/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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