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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 153.63 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 153.63 and 75.51 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 153.63 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/153.63 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 153.63 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 11,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.60/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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