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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 154.11 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 154.11 and 82.48 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 154.11 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/154.11 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 154.11 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 12,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,710.99/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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