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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.62 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.62 and 74.39 is: 102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.62 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.62 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.62 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 10,460.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,460.35/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.55

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