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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 141.91 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 141.91 and 67.91 is: 93.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 141.91 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/141.91 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 141.91 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 9,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636.77/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.67

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