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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 154.38 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 154.38 and 82.54 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 154.38 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/154.38 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 154.38 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 12,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741.75/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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