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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 142.04 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 142.04 and 59.28 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 142.04 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/142.04 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 142.04 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 8,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420.13/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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