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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 141.69 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 141.69 and 71.59 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 141.69 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/141.69 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 141.69 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 10,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,143.59/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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