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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 154.18 and 54.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 154.18 and 54.82 is: 82.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 154.18 = 54.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/154.18 = 54.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 154.18 × 54.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 8,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452.15/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.16

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