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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 154.23 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 154.23 and 76.94 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 154.23 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/154.23 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 154.23 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 11,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,866.46/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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