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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 141.17 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 141.17 and 95.90 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 141.17 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/141.17 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 141.17 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 13,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538.20/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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