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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.20, 141 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.20, 141 and 67.28 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.20 : 141 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.20/141 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.20x = 141 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.20x = 9,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486.48/102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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