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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 141.63 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 141.63 and 75.14 is: 103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 141.63 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/141.63 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 141.63 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 10,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,642.08/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.58

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