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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 154.74 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 154.74 and 76 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 154.74 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/154.74 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 154.74 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 11,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,760.24/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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