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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 152.50 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 152.50 and 82.52 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 152.50 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/152.50 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 152.50 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 12,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584.30/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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