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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.12 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.12 and 26.76 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.12 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.12 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.12 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 4,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124.25/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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