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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.07, 140.87 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.07, 140.87 and 63.25 is: 87.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.07 : 140.87 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.07/140.87 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.07x = 140.87 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.07x = 8,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,910.03/102.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.29

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