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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.89, 154.29 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.89, 154.29 and 92.84 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.89 : 154.29 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.89/154.29 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.89x = 154.29 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.89x = 14,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,324.28/102.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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