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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 152.97 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 152.97 and 41.12 is: 61.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 152.97 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/152.97 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 152.97 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 6,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290.13/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.67

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