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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 140.64 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 140.64 and 95.24 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 140.64 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/140.64 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 140.64 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 13,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,394.55/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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