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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 154.85 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 154.85 and 100.76 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 154.85 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/154.85 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 154.85 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 15,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602.69/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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