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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 141.55 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 141.55 and 67.14 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 141.55 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/141.55 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 141.55 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 9,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,503.67/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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