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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.67, 140.43 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.67, 140.43 and 101.08 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.67 : 140.43 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.67/140.43 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.67x = 140.43 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.67x = 14,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195.22/102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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