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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 141.58 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 141.58 and 74.99 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 141.58 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/141.58 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 141.58 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 10,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,617.08/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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