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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 140.62 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 140.62 and 95.16 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 140.62 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/140.62 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 140.62 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 13,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,381.40/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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