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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.73, 154.14 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.73, 154.14 and 93.46 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.73 : 154.14 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.73/154.14 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.73x = 154.14 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.73x = 14,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405.92/102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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