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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 140.68 and 81.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 140.68 and 81.29 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 140.68 = 81.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/140.68 = 81.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 140.68 × 81.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 11,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,435.31/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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