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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 142.02 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 142.02 and 99 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 142.02 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/142.02 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 142.02 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 14,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059.98/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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