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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 153.72 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 153.72 and 97.76 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 153.72 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/153.72 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 153.72 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 15,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,026.90/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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