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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 152.56 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 152.56 and 99.32 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 152.56 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/152.56 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 152.56 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 15,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152.26/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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