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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 151.88 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 151.88 and 100.92 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 151.88 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/151.88 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 151.88 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 15,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327.73/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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