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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 153.33 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 153.33 and 92.76 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 153.33 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/153.33 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 153.33 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 14,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222.89/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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