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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.24, 140.92 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.24, 140.92 and 71.21 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.24 : 140.92 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.24/140.92 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.24x = 140.92 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.24x = 10,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,035.09/102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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