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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 141.95 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 141.95 and 81.07 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 141.95 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/141.95 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 141.95 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 11,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507.73/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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