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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.12, 154.03 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.12, 154.03 and 91.56 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.12 : 154.03 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.12/154.03 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.12x = 154.03 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.12x = 14,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.99/102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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