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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 142 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 142 and 93.25 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 142 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/142 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 142 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 13,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241.50/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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