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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 141.89 and 79.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 141.89 and 79.61 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 141.89 = 79.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/141.89 = 79.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 141.89 × 79.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 11,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294.76/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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