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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.43, 152.83 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.43, 152.83 and 88.93 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.43 : 152.83 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.43/152.83 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.43x = 152.83 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.43x = 13,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.96/102.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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