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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.25, 152.72 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.25, 152.72 and 86.86 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.25 : 152.72 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.25/152.72 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.25x = 152.72 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.25x = 13,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,265.26/102.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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