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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.19, 141.69 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.19, 141.69 and 96.73 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.19 : 141.69 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.19/141.69 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.19x = 141.69 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.19x = 13,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,705.67/102.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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