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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.29, 140.88 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.29, 140.88 and 95.39 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.29 : 140.88 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.29/140.88 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.29x = 140.88 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.29x = 13,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437.36/102.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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