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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.55, 153.35 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.55, 153.35 and 71.90 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.55 : 153.35 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.55/153.35 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.55x = 153.35 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.55x = 11,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025.51/102.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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