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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 142.10 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 142.10 and 59.31 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 142.10 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/142.10 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 142.10 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 8,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427.95/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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