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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 141.78 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 141.78 and 82.07 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 141.78 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/141.78 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 141.78 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 11,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635.88/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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