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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 153.96 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 153.96 and 75.84 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 153.96 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/153.96 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 153.96 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 11,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,676.33/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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