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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.73 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.73 and 64.68 is: 89.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.73 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.73 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.73 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 9,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.42/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.24

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