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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 153.84 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 153.84 and 88.59 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 153.84 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/153.84 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 153.84 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 13,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,628.69/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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