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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 141.72 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 141.72 and 98.76 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 141.72 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/141.72 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 141.72 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 13,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,996.27/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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