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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.12, 152.24 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.12, 152.24 and 91.86 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.12 : 152.24 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.12/152.24 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.12x = 152.24 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.12x = 13,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,984.77/102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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