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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 153.11 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 153.11 and 88.92 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 153.11 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/153.11 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 153.11 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 13,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614.54/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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