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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 153.90 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 153.90 and 91.92 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 153.90 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/153.90 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 153.90 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 14,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146.49/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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