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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 141.57 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 141.57 and 78.71 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 141.57 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/141.57 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 141.57 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 11,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142.27/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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