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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.44, 153.59 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.44, 153.59 and 71.97 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.44 : 153.59 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.44/153.59 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.44x = 153.59 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.44x = 11,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,053.51/102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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