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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 154.44 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 154.44 and 71.01 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 154.44 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/154.44 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 154.44 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 10,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,966.78/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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