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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.66, 141.63 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.66, 141.63 and 67.71 is: 93.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.66 : 141.63 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.66/141.63 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.66x = 141.63 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.66x = 9,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589.41/102.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.41

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