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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.10, 140.55 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.10, 140.55 and 96.70 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.10 : 140.55 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.10/140.55 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.10x = 140.55 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.10x = 13,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,591.19/102.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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