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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 153.25 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 153.25 and 101.31 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 153.25 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/153.25 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 153.25 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 15,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524.99/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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