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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 141.14 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 141.14 and 55.65 is: 76.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 141.14 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/141.14 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 141.14 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 7,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855.05/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.80

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