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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 153.26 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 153.26 and 89.76 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 153.26 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/153.26 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 153.26 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 13,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,756.62/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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