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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.66, 153.72 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.66, 153.72 and 75.54 is: 113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.66 : 153.72 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.66/153.72 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.66x = 153.72 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.66x = 11,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,612.01/102.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.11

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