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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.40, 140.48 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.40, 140.48 and 94.24 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.40 : 140.48 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.40/140.48 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.40x = 140.48 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.40x = 13,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238.84/102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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