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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.67, 153.90 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.67, 153.90 and 87.28 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.67 : 153.90 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.67/153.90 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.67x = 153.90 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.67x = 13,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432.01/102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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