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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.62, 153.24 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.62, 153.24 and 92.30 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.62 : 153.24 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.62/153.24 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.62x = 153.24 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.62x = 14,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143.29/102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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