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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 153.94 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 153.94 and 102 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 153.94 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/153.94 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 153.94 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 15,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701.88/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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