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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.58, 141.54 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.58, 141.54 and 58.93 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.58 : 141.54 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.58/141.54 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.58x = 141.54 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.58x = 8,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,340.95/102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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