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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.41 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.41 and 29.15 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.41 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.41 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.41 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 4,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470.99/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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