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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.11, 140.88 and 69.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.11, 140.88 and 69.35 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.11 : 140.88 = 69.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.11/140.88 = 69.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.11x = 140.88 × 69.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.11x = 9,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,770.03/102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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