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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 140.76 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 140.76 and 94.67 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 140.76 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/140.76 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 140.76 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 13,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325.75/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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