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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 141.90 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 141.90 and 86.20 is: 119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 141.90 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/141.90 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 141.90 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 12,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231.78/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.10

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