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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.11, 152.90 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.11, 152.90 and 76.60 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.11 : 152.90 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.11/152.90 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.11x = 152.90 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.11x = 11,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,711.81/102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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