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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.45, 141.36 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.45, 141.36 and 84 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.45 : 141.36 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.45/141.36 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.45x = 141.36 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.45x = 11,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874.24/102.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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