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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.84 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.84 and 80.28 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.84 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.84 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.84 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 11,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306.64/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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