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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 153.25 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 153.25 and 92.80 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 153.25 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/153.25 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 153.25 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 14,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221.60/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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