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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 153.50 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 153.50 and 92.61 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 153.50 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/153.50 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 153.50 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 14,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215.17/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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