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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 152.96 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 152.96 and 41.13 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 152.96 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/152.96 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 152.96 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 6,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291.82/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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