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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 141.80 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 141.80 and 59.11 is: 81.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 141.80 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/141.80 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 141.80 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 8,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381.80/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.55

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