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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 153.06 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 153.06 and 45 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 153.06 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/153.06 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 153.06 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 6,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887.70/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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