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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 140.73 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 140.73 and 85.80 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 140.73 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/140.73 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 140.73 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 12,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,074.63/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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