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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 152.89 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 152.89 and 73.15 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 152.89 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/152.89 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 152.89 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 11,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,183.90/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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