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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 152.97 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 152.97 and 92.97 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 152.97 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/152.97 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 152.97 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 14,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221.62/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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