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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 153.86 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 153.86 and 88.40 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 153.86 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/153.86 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 153.86 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 13,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601.22/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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