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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 153.96 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 153.96 and 72.28 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 153.96 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/153.96 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 153.96 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 11,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,128.23/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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