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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 153.32 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 153.32 and 58.86 is: 88.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 153.32 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/153.32 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 153.32 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 9,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024.12/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.34

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