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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 154.30 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 154.30 and 72.49 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 154.30 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/154.30 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 154.30 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 11,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185.03/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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