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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 153.90 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 153.90 and 61.51 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 153.90 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/153.90 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 153.90 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 9,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466.29/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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