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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.44, 140.99 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.44, 140.99 and 81.65 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.44 : 140.99 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.44/140.99 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.44x = 140.99 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.44x = 11,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,510.72/102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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