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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 152.96 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 152.96 and 100.68 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 152.96 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/152.96 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 152.96 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 15,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399.51/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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