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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.22, 153.26 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.22, 153.26 and 68.02 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.22 : 153.26 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.22/153.26 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.22x = 153.26 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.22x = 10,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,424.75/102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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