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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.67, 153.74 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.67, 153.74 and 82.42 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.67 : 153.74 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.67/153.74 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.67x = 153.74 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.67x = 12,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670.07/102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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