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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.94, 141.96 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.94, 141.96 and 81.16 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 141.96 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/141.96 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 141.96 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 11,521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,521.47/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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