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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.69, 154.78 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.69, 154.78 and 96.80 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.69 : 154.78 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.69/154.78 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.69x = 154.78 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.69x = 14,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,981.69/102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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