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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.94, 143 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.94, 143 and 101.98 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 143 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/143 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 143 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 14,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583.14/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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