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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.21, 153.39 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.21, 153.39 and 79.44 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.21 : 153.39 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.21/153.39 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.21x = 153.39 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.21x = 12,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.30/102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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