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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 152.80 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 152.80 and 71.15 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 152.80 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/152.80 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 152.80 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 10,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,871.72/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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