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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.10, 152.53 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.10, 152.53 and 88.54 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.10 : 152.53 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.10/152.53 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.10x = 152.53 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.10x = 13,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505.01/102.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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