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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 153.98 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 153.98 and 88.47 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 153.98 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/153.98 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 153.98 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 13,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622.17/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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