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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 153.23 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 153.23 and 100.91 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 153.23 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/153.23 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 153.23 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 15,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462.32/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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