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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.40, 140.39 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.40, 140.39 and 100 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.40 : 140.39 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.40/140.39 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.40x = 140.39 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.40x = 14,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039.00/102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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