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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 153.96 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 153.96 and 62.13 is: 93.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 153.96 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/153.96 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 153.96 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 9,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,565.53/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.06

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