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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 153.92 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 153.92 and 86.67 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 153.92 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/153.92 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 153.92 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 13,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340.20/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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