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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.70 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.70 and 63.20 is: 87.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.70 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.70 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.70 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 8,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.24/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.18

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