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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 153.80 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 153.80 and 92.07 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 153.80 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/153.80 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 153.80 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 14,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160.37/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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