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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.05, 153.02 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.05, 153.02 and 61.55 is: 92.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.05 : 153.02 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.05/153.02 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.05x = 153.02 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.05x = 9,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,417.31/102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.29

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