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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 140.52 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 140.52 and 92.24 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 140.52 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/140.52 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 140.52 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 12,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,961.56/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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