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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.82, 141.87 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.82, 141.87 and 59.14 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.82 : 141.87 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.82/141.87 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.82x = 141.87 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.82x = 8,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.90/102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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