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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.30, 152.82 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.30, 152.82 and 92.22 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.30 : 152.82 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.30/152.82 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.30x = 152.82 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.30x = 14,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093.06/102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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