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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.11, 152.93 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.11, 152.93 and 87.32 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.11 : 152.93 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.11/152.93 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.11x = 152.93 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.11x = 13,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.08/102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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