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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 140.94 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 140.94 and 91.94 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 140.94 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/140.94 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 140.94 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 12,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957.32/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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