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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 141.60 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 141.60 and 91.60 is: 126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 141.60 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/141.60 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 141.60 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 12,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.56/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.32

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