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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.61 and 62.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.61 and 62.37 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.61 = 62.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.61 = 62.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.61 × 62.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 9,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641.94/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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