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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 153.21 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 153.21 and 70.14 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 153.21 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/153.21 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 153.21 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 10,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,746.15/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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