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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 141.63 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 141.63 and 76.51 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 141.63 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/141.63 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 141.63 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 10,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,835.40/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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