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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 153.97 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 153.97 and 72.24 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 153.97 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/153.97 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 153.97 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 11,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,123.01/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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