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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 153.13 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 153.13 and 61.58 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 153.13 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/153.13 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 153.13 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 9,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,429.75/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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