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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 153.60 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 153.60 and 87.67 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 153.60 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/153.60 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 153.60 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 13,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.91/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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