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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 153.86 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 153.86 and 68.45 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 153.86 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/153.86 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 153.86 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 10,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,530.61/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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