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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.45, 153.52 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.45, 153.52 and 61.90 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.45 : 153.52 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.45/153.52 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.45x = 153.52 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.45x = 9,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,502.89/102.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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