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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 153.22 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 153.22 and 81.88 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 153.22 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/153.22 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 153.22 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 12,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,545.65/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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