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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 153.97 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 153.97 and 91.85 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 153.97 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/153.97 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 153.97 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 14,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142.01/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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