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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.48, 153.72 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.48, 153.72 and 82.16 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.48 : 153.72 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.48/153.72 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.48x = 153.72 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.48x = 12,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,629.64/102.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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