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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 140.76 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 140.76 and 72.48 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 140.76 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/140.76 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 140.76 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 10,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202.28/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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