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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 152.96 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 152.96 and 65.97 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 152.96 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/152.96 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 152.96 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 10,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090.44/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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