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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 153.96 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 153.96 and 73.78 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 153.96 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/153.96 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 153.96 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 11,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,359.17/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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