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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 141.89 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 141.89 and 78.32 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 141.89 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/141.89 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 141.89 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 11,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,112.79/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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