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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 140.54 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 140.54 and 99.72 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 140.54 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/140.54 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 140.54 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 14,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014.15/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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