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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.85, 153.99 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.85, 153.99 and 72.37 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.85 : 153.99 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.85/153.99 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.85x = 153.99 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.85x = 11,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,143.49/102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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