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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.65, 141.63 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.65, 141.63 and 58.97 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.65 : 141.63 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.65/141.63 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.65x = 141.63 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.65x = 8,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351.21/102.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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