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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.20, 153.05 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.20, 153.05 and 61.52 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.20 : 153.05 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.20/153.05 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.20x = 153.05 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.20x = 9,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,414.56/102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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