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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.44, 141.68 and 91.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.44, 141.68 and 91.51 is: 126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.44 : 141.68 = 91.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.44/141.68 = 91.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.44x = 141.68 × 91.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.44x = 12,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965.14/102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.56

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