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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 141.80 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 141.80 and 67.33 is: 92.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 141.80 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/141.80 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 141.80 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 9,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546.82/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.88

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