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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 140.98 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 140.98 and 81.48 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 140.98 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/140.98 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 140.98 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 11,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,487.05/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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