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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 149.96 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 149.96 and 102.68 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 149.96 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/149.96 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 149.96 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 15,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397.89/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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