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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 140.98 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 140.98 and 92.54 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 140.98 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/140.98 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 140.98 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 13,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,046.29/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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