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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 141.98 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 141.98 and 61.45 is: 84.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 141.98 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/141.98 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 141.98 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 8,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724.36/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.77

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