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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.80, 154.40 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.80, 154.40 and 93.75 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.80 : 154.40 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.80/154.40 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.80x = 154.40 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.80x = 14,475
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475/102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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