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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 141.14 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 141.14 and 81.63 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 141.14 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/141.14 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 141.14 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 11,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,520.85/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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