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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 141.85 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 141.85 and 71.34 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 141.85 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/141.85 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 141.85 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 10,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,119.58/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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