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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 140.86 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 140.86 and 69.33 is: 95.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 140.86 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/140.86 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 140.86 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 9,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,765.65/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.62

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