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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 141.91 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 141.91 and 73.35 is: 101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 141.91 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/141.91 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 141.91 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 10,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408.92/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.22

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