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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 153.60 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 153.60 and 61.78 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 153.60 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/153.60 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 153.60 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 9,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489.41/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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