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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 152.55 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 152.55 and 82.59 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 152.55 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/152.55 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 152.55 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 12,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599.10/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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