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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 141.55 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 141.55 and 58.91 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 141.55 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/141.55 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 141.55 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 8,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338.71/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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