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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.49, 153.88 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.49, 153.88 and 82.15 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.49 : 153.88 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.49/153.88 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.49x = 153.88 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.49x = 12,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,640.65/102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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