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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.17, 162.41 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.17, 162.41 and 102.69 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.17 : 162.41 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.17/162.41 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.17x = 162.41 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.17x = 16,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677.37/109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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