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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 141.70 and 56.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 141.70 and 56.06 is: 77.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 141.70 = 56.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/141.70 = 56.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 141.70 × 56.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 7,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942.99/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.36

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