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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 141.59 and 78.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 141.59 and 78.20 is: 107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 141.59 = 78.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/141.59 = 78.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 141.59 × 78.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 11,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,071.95/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.59

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