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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 141.88 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 141.88 and 87.40 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 141.88 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/141.88 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 141.88 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 12,400.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400.31/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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