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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.81, 142.02 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.81, 142.02 and 95.52 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.81 : 142.02 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.81/142.02 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.81x = 142.02 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.81x = 13,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,565.27/102.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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