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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.01, 152.69 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.01, 152.69 and 71.48 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.01 : 152.69 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.01/152.69 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.01x = 152.69 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.01x = 10,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,914.31/102.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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