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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.52 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.52 and 68.72 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.52 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.52 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.52 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 10,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618.61/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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