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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 152.62 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 152.62 and 81.95 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 152.62 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/152.62 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 152.62 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 12,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,506.24/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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