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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 140.94 and 63.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 140.94 and 63.34 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 140.94 = 63.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/140.94 = 63.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 140.94 × 63.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 8,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926.43/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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