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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.58, 141.62 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.58, 141.62 and 71.12 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.58 : 141.62 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.58/141.62 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.58x = 141.62 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.58x = 10,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072.01/102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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