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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.22, 153.34 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.22, 153.34 and 79.54 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.22 : 153.34 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.22/153.34 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.22x = 153.34 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.22x = 12,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,196.66/102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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