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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.28 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.28 and 78.48 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.28 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.28 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.28 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 11,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,009.17/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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