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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.69, 141.68 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.69, 141.68 and 58.43 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.69 : 141.68 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.69/141.68 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.69x = 141.68 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.69x = 8,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278.86/102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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