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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 154.32 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 154.32 and 97.20 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 154.32 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/154.32 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 154.32 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 14,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999.90/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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