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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 140.69 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 140.69 and 72.98 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 140.69 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/140.69 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 140.69 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 10,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266.49/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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