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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.82, 142.03 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.82, 142.03 and 71.68 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.82 : 142.03 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.82/142.03 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.82x = 142.03 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.82x = 10,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.71/102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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