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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 153.90 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 153.90 and 72 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 153.90 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/153.90 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 153.90 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 11,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,080.80/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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