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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.96, 142.29 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.96, 142.29 and 76.82 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.96 : 142.29 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.96/142.29 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.96x = 142.29 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.96x = 10,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930.14/102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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