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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.29, 153.36 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.29, 153.36 and 41.44 is: 62.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.29 : 153.36 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.29/153.36 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.29x = 153.36 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.29x = 6,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355.34/102.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.13

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