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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.25, 141.09 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.25, 141.09 and 95.71 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.25 : 141.09 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.25/141.09 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.25x = 141.09 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.25x = 13,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,503.72/102.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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