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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 153.98 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 153.98 and 81.16 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 153.98 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/153.98 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 153.98 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 12,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497.02/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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