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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 153.89 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 153.89 and 75.29 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 153.89 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/153.89 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 153.89 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 11,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,586.39/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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