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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 141.84 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 141.84 and 95.39 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 141.84 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/141.84 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 141.84 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 13,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530.47/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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