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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.09, 152.82 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.09, 152.82 and 63.48 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.09 : 152.82 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.09/152.82 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.09x = 152.82 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.09x = 9,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701.01/102.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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