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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 152.42 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 152.42 and 82.56 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 152.42 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/152.42 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 152.42 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 12,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583.80/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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