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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 141.58 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 141.58 and 76.76 is: 105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 141.58 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/141.58 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 141.58 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 10,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,867.68/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.84

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