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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.40, 137.60 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.40, 137.60 and 102.40 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.40 : 137.60 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.40/137.60 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.40x = 137.60 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.40x = 14,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090.24/102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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