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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 141.21 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 141.21 and 67.35 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 141.21 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/141.21 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 141.21 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 9,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510.49/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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