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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 153.72 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 153.72 and 91.05 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 153.72 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/153.72 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 153.72 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 13,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,996.21/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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