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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.07, 152.96 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.07, 152.96 and 74.53 is: 111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.07 : 152.96 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.07/152.96 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.07x = 152.96 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.07x = 11,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,400.11/102.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.69

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