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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 152.77 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 152.77 and 83.59 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 152.77 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/152.77 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 152.77 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 12,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769.45/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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