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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 152.73 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 152.73 and 76.20 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 152.73 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/152.73 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 152.73 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 11,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,638.03/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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