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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.73, 154.44 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.73, 154.44 and 95.21 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.73 : 154.44 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.73/154.44 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.73x = 154.44 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.73x = 14,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,704.23/102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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