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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.23, 140.82 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.23, 140.82 and 74.52 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.23 : 140.82 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.23/140.82 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.23x = 140.82 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.23x = 10,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,493.91/102.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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