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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 142.12 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 142.12 and 59.33 is: 81.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 142.12 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/142.12 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 142.12 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 8,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431.68/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.88

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