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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 152.92 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 152.92 and 93.30 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 152.92 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/152.92 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 152.92 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 14,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267.44/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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