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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.30, 152.40 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.30, 152.40 and 99.48 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.30 : 152.40 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.30/152.40 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.30x = 152.40 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.30x = 15,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160.75/102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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