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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 140.92 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 140.92 and 74.51 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 140.92 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/140.92 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 140.92 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 10,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,499.95/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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