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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.21, 140.95 and 69.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.21, 140.95 and 69.09 is: 95.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.21 : 140.95 = 69.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.21/140.95 = 69.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.21x = 140.95 × 69.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.21x = 9,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738.24/102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.28

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