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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.16, 140.73 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.16, 140.73 and 81.43 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.16 : 140.73 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.16/140.73 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.16x = 140.73 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.16x = 11,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,459.64/102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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