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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 152.80 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 152.80 and 81.76 is: 122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 152.80 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/152.80 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 152.80 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 12,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,492.93/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.44

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