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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 141.74 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 141.74 and 58.45 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 141.74 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/141.74 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 141.74 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 8,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284.70/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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