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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 141.89 and 75.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 141.89 and 75.33 is: 103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 141.89 = 75.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/141.89 = 75.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 141.89 × 75.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 10,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,688.20/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.80

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