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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 141.84 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 141.84 and 84.44 is: 116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 141.84 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/141.84 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 141.84 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 11,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976.97/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.37

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