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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 141.55 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 141.55 and 74.93 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 141.55 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/141.55 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 141.55 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 10,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605.45/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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