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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.36, 152.76 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.36, 152.76 and 91.56 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.36 : 152.76 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.36/152.76 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.36x = 152.76 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.36x = 13,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986.71/102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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