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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 141.90 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 141.90 and 59.16 is: 81.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 141.90 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/141.90 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 141.90 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 8,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394.80/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.64

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