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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.12, 152.91 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.12, 152.91 and 92.40 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.12 : 152.91 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.12/152.91 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.12x = 152.91 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.12x = 14,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,128.88/102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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