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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 152.68 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 152.68 and 95.92 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 152.68 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/152.68 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 152.68 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 14,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645.07/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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