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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.96, 154.53 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.96, 154.53 and 75.96 is: 114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.96 : 154.53 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.96/154.53 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.96x = 154.53 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.96x = 11,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738.10/102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.01

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