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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 140.98 and 63.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 140.98 and 63.36 is: 87.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 140.98 = 63.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/140.98 = 63.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 140.98 × 63.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 8,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932.49/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.45

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