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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.01 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.01 and 61.72 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.01 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.01 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.01 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 9,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443.24/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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