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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.24, 153 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.24, 153 and 76.68 is: 114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.24 : 153 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.24/153 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.24x = 153 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.24x = 11,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,732.04/102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.75

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