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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 141.22 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 141.22 and 58.08 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 141.22 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/141.22 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 141.22 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 8,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202.06/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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