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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 140.97 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 140.97 and 78.83 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 140.97 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/140.97 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 140.97 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 11,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111.96/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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