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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 152.58 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 152.58 and 96.08 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 152.58 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/152.58 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 152.58 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 14,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659.89/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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