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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 149.34 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 149.34 and 102.60 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 149.34 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/149.34 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 149.34 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 15,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322.28/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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