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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.29, 140.94 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.29, 140.94 and 69.49 is: 95.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.29 : 140.94 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.29/140.94 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.29x = 140.94 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.29x = 9,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793.52/102.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.74

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