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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.20, 144.96 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.20, 144.96 and 102.24 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.20 : 144.96 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.20/144.96 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.20x = 144.96 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.20x = 14,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820.71/105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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