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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 152.72 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 152.72 and 67.68 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 152.72 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/152.72 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 152.72 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 10,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.09/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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