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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 153.39 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 153.39 and 76.38 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 153.39 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/153.39 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 153.39 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 11,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,715.35/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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