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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.46 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.46 and 91.62 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.46 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.46 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.46 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 12,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,868.95/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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