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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 141.23 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 141.23 and 86.18 is: 118.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 141.23 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/141.23 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 141.23 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 12,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170.06/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.63

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