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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.67, 153.73 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.67, 153.73 and 61.96 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.67 : 153.73 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.67/153.73 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.67x = 153.73 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.67x = 9,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.11/102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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