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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.86, 142.17 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.86, 142.17 and 76.94 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.86 : 142.17 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.86/142.17 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.86x = 142.17 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.86x = 10,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,938.56/102.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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