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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 152.99 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 152.99 and 74.97 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 152.99 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/152.99 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 152.99 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 11,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469.29/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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