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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.12, 152.95 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.12, 152.95 and 61.51 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.12 : 152.95 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.12/152.95 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.12x = 152.95 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.12x = 9,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407.95/102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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