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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.16, 140.80 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.16, 140.80 and 96.69 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.16 : 140.80 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.16/140.80 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.16x = 140.80 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.16x = 13,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.95/102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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