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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 141.93 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 141.93 and 71.88 is: 99.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 141.93 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/141.93 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 141.93 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 10,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201.93/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.12

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