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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 144.96 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 144.96 and 102.56 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 144.96 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/144.96 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 144.96 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 14,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.10/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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