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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.35, 153.63 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.35, 153.63 and 61.27 is: 91.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.35 : 153.63 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.35/153.63 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.35x = 153.63 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.35x = 9,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412.91/102.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.97

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