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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.58, 153.74 and 79.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.58, 153.74 and 79.68 is: 119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.58 : 153.74 = 79.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.58/153.74 = 79.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.58x = 153.74 × 79.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.58x = 12,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250.00/102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.42

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