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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.23, 153.38 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.23, 153.38 and 41.40 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.23 : 153.38 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.23/153.38 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.23x = 153.38 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.23x = 6,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349.93/102.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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