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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.32, 153.60 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.32, 153.60 and 61.28 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.32 : 153.60 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.32/153.60 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.32x = 153.60 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.32x = 9,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412.61/102.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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