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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.17, 140.93 and 63.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.17, 140.93 and 63.29 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.17 : 140.93 = 63.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.17/140.93 = 63.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.17x = 140.93 × 63.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.17x = 8,919.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,919.14/102.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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