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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.22, 153.18 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.22, 153.18 and 76.42 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.22 : 153.18 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.22/153.18 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.22x = 153.18 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.22x = 11,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,706.02/102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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