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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 153.96 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 153.96 and 87.52 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 153.96 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/153.96 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 153.96 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 13,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474.58/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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