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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 140.85 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 140.85 and 74.54 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 140.85 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/140.85 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 140.85 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 10,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,498.25/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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