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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.85, 141.92 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.85, 141.92 and 61.42 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.85 : 141.92 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.85/141.92 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.85x = 141.92 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.85x = 8,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716.73/102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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