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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.86, 141.95 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.86, 141.95 and 58.60 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.86 : 141.95 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.86/141.95 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.86x = 141.95 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.86x = 8,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318.27/102.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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