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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.24, 141.18 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.24, 141.18 and 74.76 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.24 : 141.18 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.24/141.18 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.24x = 141.18 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.24x = 10,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,554.62/102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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