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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 152.01 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 152.01 and 92.74 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 152.01 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/152.01 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 152.01 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 14,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097.41/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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