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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.47, 141.55 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.47, 141.55 and 81.71 is: 112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.47 : 141.55 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.47/141.55 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.47x = 141.55 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.47x = 11,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,565.67/102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.87

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