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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.90, 154.32 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.90, 154.32 and 71.04 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.90 : 154.32 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.90/154.32 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.90x = 154.32 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.90x = 10,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962.89/102.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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