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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 153.16 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 153.16 and 81.92 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 153.16 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/153.16 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 153.16 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 12,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546.87/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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