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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.45, 154.44 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.45, 154.44 and 88.12 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.45 : 154.44 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.45/154.44 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.45x = 154.44 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.45x = 13,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608.48/102.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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