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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.43, 141.35 and 58.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.43, 141.35 and 58.17 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.43 : 141.35 = 58.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.43/141.35 = 58.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.43x = 141.35 × 58.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.43x = 8,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222.04/102.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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