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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 140.91 and 69.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 140.91 and 69.30 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 140.91 = 69.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/140.91 = 69.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 140.91 × 69.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 9,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,765.06/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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