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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 153.68 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 153.68 and 76.65 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 153.68 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/153.68 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 153.68 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 11,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,779.57/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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