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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 153.96 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 153.96 and 78.64 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 153.96 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/153.96 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 153.96 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 12,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,107.41/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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