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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 153.93 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 153.93 and 68.44 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 153.93 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/153.93 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 153.93 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 10,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534.97/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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