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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 141.08 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 141.08 and 85.41 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 141.08 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/141.08 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 141.08 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 12,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.70/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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