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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 153.32 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 153.32 and 75.25 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 153.32 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/153.32 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 153.32 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 11,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,537.33/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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