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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.17, 152.21 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.17, 152.21 and 100.75 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.17 : 152.21 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.17/152.21 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.17x = 152.21 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.17x = 15,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335.16/102.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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