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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.76, 154.98 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.76, 154.98 and 79.76 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.76 : 154.98 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.76/154.98 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.76x = 154.98 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.76x = 12,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361.20/103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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