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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.51, 141.71 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.51, 141.71 and 73.58 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.51 : 141.71 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.51/141.71 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.51x = 141.71 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.51x = 10,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425.95/102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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