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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.51, 141.47 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.51, 141.47 and 55.89 is: 77.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.51 : 141.47 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.51/141.47 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.51x = 141.47 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.51x = 7,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906.08/102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.12

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