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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 140.48 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 140.48 and 99.74 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 140.48 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/140.48 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 140.48 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 14,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011.48/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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