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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.48 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.48 and 41.41 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.48 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.48 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.48 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 6,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355.61/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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