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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.05, 152.27 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.05, 152.27 and 91.83 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.05 : 152.27 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.05/152.27 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.05x = 152.27 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.05x = 13,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982.95/102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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