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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.36, 140.64 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.36, 140.64 and 95.68 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.36 : 140.64 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.36/140.64 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.36x = 140.64 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.36x = 13,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456.25/102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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