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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 140.97 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 140.97 and 55.52 is: 76.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 140.97 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/140.97 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 140.97 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 7,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827.07/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.62

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