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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 141.63 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 141.63 and 58.97 is: 81.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 141.63 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/141.63 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 141.63 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 8,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351.92/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.39

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