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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 153.01 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 153.01 and 91.88 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 153.01 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/153.01 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 153.01 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 14,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,058.10/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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