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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 152.76 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 152.76 and 83.94 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 152.76 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/152.76 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 152.76 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 12,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822.67/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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