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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 153.90 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 153.90 and 70.22 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 153.90 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/153.90 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 153.90 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 10,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807.24/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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