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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.69, 153.72 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.69, 153.72 and 73.71 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.69 : 153.72 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.69/153.72 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.69x = 153.72 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.69x = 11,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,330.70/102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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