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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 141 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 141 and 67.18 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 141 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/141 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 141 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 9,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472.38/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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