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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 140.96 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 140.96 and 86.24 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 140.96 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/140.96 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 140.96 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 12,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,156.39/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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