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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 140.87 and 55.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 140.87 and 55.45 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 140.87 = 55.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/140.87 = 55.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 140.87 × 55.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 7,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810.96/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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