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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.94, 142.09 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.94, 142.09 and 73.85 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 142.09 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/142.09 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 142.09 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 10,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492.45/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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