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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 141.92 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 141.92 and 81.16 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 141.92 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/141.92 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 141.92 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 11,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518.23/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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