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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 153.46 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 153.46 and 45.26 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 153.46 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/153.46 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 153.46 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 6,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945.60/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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