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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.86, 141.84 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.86, 141.84 and 94.64 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.86 : 141.84 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.86/141.84 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.86x = 141.84 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.86x = 13,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423.74/102.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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