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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.89, 141.98 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.89, 141.98 and 59.22 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.89 : 141.98 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.89/141.98 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.89x = 141.98 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.89x = 8,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408.06/102.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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