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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 153.97 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 153.97 and 62.06 is: 93.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 153.97 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/153.97 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 153.97 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 9,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554.45/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.02

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