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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.38 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.38 and 60.20 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.38 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.38 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.38 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 9,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,293.68/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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