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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.10, 152.86 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.10, 152.86 and 71.46 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.10 : 152.86 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.10/152.86 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.10x = 152.86 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.10x = 10,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,923.38/102.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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