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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.58, 141.41 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.58, 141.41 and 72.98 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.58 : 141.41 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.58/141.41 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.58x = 141.41 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.58x = 10,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.10/102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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