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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 154.16 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 154.16 and 94.24 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 154.16 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/154.16 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 154.16 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 14,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.04/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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