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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.01, 153.03 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.01, 153.03 and 61.39 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.01 : 153.03 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.01/153.03 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.01x = 153.03 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.01x = 9,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394.51/102.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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