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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 140.81 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 140.81 and 55.40 is: 76.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 140.81 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/140.81 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 140.81 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 7,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801.23/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.46

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