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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.41, 141.34 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.41, 141.34 and 58.73 is: 81.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.41 : 141.34 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.41/141.34 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.41x = 141.34 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.41x = 8,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300.90/102.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.06

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