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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.56, 141.55 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.56, 141.55 and 92.61 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.56 : 141.55 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.56/141.55 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.56x = 141.55 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.56x = 13,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108.71/102.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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