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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 153.27 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 153.27 and 91.71 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 153.27 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/153.27 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 153.27 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 14,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,056.39/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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