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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 154.69 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 154.69 and 95.92 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 154.69 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/154.69 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 154.69 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 14,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837.86/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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