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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 154.42 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 154.42 and 95.65 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 154.42 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/154.42 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 154.42 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 14,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769.65/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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