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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.12, 152.96 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.12, 152.96 and 99.39 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.12 : 152.96 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.12/152.96 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.12x = 152.96 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.12x = 15,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202.20/102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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