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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 141.55 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 141.55 and 67.66 is: 93.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 141.55 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/141.55 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 141.55 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 9,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.15/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.35

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