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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.80, 152 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.80, 152 and 102.80 is: 152

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.80 : 152 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.80/152 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.80x = 152 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.80x = 15,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625.60/102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152

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