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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 140.87 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 140.87 and 71.01 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 140.87 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/140.87 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 140.87 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 10,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003.36/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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