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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 152.72 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 152.72 and 87.44 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 152.72 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/152.72 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 152.72 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 13,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.40/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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