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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.11, 153.16 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.11, 153.16 and 81.72 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.11 : 153.16 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.11/153.16 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.11x = 153.16 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.11x = 12,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516.03/102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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