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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.35, 153.68 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.35, 153.68 and 92.44 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.35 : 153.68 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.35/153.68 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.35x = 153.68 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.35x = 14,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.43/102.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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