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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 153.62 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 153.62 and 78.06 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 153.62 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/153.62 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 153.62 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 11,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,992.28/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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