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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 141.90 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 141.90 and 95.11 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 141.90 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/141.90 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 141.90 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 13,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496.11/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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