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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 142.09 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 142.09 and 73.45 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 142.09 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/142.09 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 142.09 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 10,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,436.51/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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