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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.04, 153.10 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.04, 153.10 and 45 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.04 : 153.10 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.04/153.10 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.04x = 153.10 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.04x = 6,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889.50/102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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