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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.34, 140.94 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.34, 140.94 and 73.18 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.34 : 140.94 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.34/140.94 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.34x = 140.94 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.34x = 10,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313.99/102.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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