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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.20, 140.70 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.20, 140.70 and 96.80 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.20 : 140.70 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.20/140.70 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.20x = 140.70 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.20x = 13,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,619.76/102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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