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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 141.66 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 141.66 and 67.77 is: 93.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 141.66 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/141.66 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 141.66 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 9,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600.30/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.47

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