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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.94, 141.96 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.94, 141.96 and 73.78 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 141.96 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/141.96 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 141.96 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 10,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473.81/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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