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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 152.82 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 152.82 and 88.92 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 152.82 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/152.82 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 152.82 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 13,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588.75/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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