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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 153.98 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 153.98 and 85.79 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 153.98 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/153.98 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 153.98 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 13,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208.75/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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