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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 141.53 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 141.53 and 61.13 is: 84.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 141.53 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/141.53 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 141.53 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 8,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650.72/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.31

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