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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 154.07 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 154.07 and 72.44 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 154.07 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/154.07 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 154.07 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 11,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,160.55/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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