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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 141.35 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 141.35 and 76.12 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 141.35 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/141.35 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 141.35 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 10,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,760.05/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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