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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 154.80 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.12, 154.80 and 102.72 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.12 : 154.80 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.12/154.80 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.12x = 154.80 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.12x = 15,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901.06/103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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