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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 141.84 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 141.84 and 67.84 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 141.84 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/141.84 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 141.84 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 9,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622.43/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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