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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 141.96 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 141.96 and 56.24 is: 77.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 141.96 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/141.96 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 141.96 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 7,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,984.33/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.62

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