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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 140.68 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 140.68 and 78.66 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 140.68 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/140.68 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 140.68 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 11,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,066.96/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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