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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.40, 141.15 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.40, 141.15 and 74.77 is: 103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.40 : 141.15 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.40/141.15 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.40x = 141.15 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.40x = 10,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,553.79/102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.06

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