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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 151.92 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 151.92 and 92.70 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 151.92 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/151.92 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 151.92 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 14,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082.98/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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