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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 153.36 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 153.36 and 92.48 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 153.36 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/153.36 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 153.36 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 14,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182.73/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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