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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 153.10 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 153.10 and 56.52 is: 84.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 153.10 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/153.10 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 153.10 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 8,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653.21/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.60

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