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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 140.72 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 140.72 and 74.44 is: 102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 140.72 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/140.72 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 140.72 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 10,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475.20/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.62

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