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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 141.58 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 141.58 and 58.94 is: 81.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 141.58 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/141.58 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 141.58 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 8,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344.80/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.34

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