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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.20 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.20 and 92.12 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.20 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.20 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.20 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 14,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204.90/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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