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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.54, 141.47 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.54, 141.47 and 74.94 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.54 : 141.47 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.54/141.47 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.54x = 141.47 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.54x = 10,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601.39/102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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