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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.21, 152.97 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.21, 152.97 and 75.21 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.21 : 152.97 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.21/152.97 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.21x = 152.97 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.21x = 11,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504.87/102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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