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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 141.06 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 141.06 and 91.22 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 141.06 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/141.06 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 141.06 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 12,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867.49/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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