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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 154.02 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 154.02 and 72.20 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 154.02 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/154.02 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 154.02 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 11,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,120.24/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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