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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.47, 141.39 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.47, 141.39 and 58.77 is: 81.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.47 : 141.39 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.47/141.39 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.47x = 141.39 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.47x = 8,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309.49/102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.10

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