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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 141.66 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 141.66 and 73.54 is: 101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 141.66 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/141.66 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 141.66 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 10,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417.68/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.44

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