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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.20, 140.97 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.20, 140.97 and 72.28 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.20 : 140.97 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.20/140.97 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.20x = 140.97 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.20x = 10,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188.36/102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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