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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.41, 153.62 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.41, 153.62 and 68.24 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.41 : 153.62 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.41/153.62 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.41x = 153.62 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.41x = 10,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482.86/102.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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