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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.49, 153.76 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.49, 153.76 and 72.25 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.49 : 153.76 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.49/153.76 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.49x = 153.76 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.49x = 11,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,109.16/102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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