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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 154.17 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 154.17 and 76.95 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 154.17 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/154.17 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 154.17 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 11,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863.38/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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