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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 151.27 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 151.27 and 92.24 is: 137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 151.27 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/151.27 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 151.27 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 13,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952.68/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.57

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