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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.19, 153.04 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.19, 153.04 and 71.79 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.19 : 153.04 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.19/153.04 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.19x = 153.04 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.19x = 10,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,986.74/102.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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