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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.09, 140.92 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.09, 140.92 and 68.95 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.09 : 140.92 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.09/140.92 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.09x = 140.92 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.09x = 9,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715.65/102.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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