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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 140.82 and 63.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 140.82 and 63.19 is: 87.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 140.82 = 63.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/140.82 = 63.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 140.82 × 63.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 8,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898.06/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.22

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