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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 152.78 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 152.78 and 73.13 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 152.78 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/152.78 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 152.78 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 11,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171.67/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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