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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.94, 142.08 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.94, 142.08 and 59.28 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 142.08 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/142.08 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 142.08 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 8,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422.50/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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