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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 152.69 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 152.69 and 92.21 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 152.69 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/152.69 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 152.69 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 14,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.32/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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