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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 152.96 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 152.96 and 61.46 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 152.96 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/152.96 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 152.96 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 9,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400.42/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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