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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.38, 154.92 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.38, 154.92 and 76.32 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.38 : 154.92 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.38/154.92 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.38x = 154.92 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.38x = 11,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823.49/103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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