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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 140.85 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 140.85 and 68.84 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 140.85 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/140.85 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 140.85 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 9,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696.11/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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