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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 152.09 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 152.09 and 100.68 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 152.09 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/152.09 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 152.09 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 15,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311.92/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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