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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 141.45 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 141.45 and 58.84 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 141.45 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/141.45 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 141.45 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 8,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322.92/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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