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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.43, 153.74 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.43, 153.74 and 41.61 is: 62.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.43 : 153.74 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.43/153.74 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.43x = 153.74 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.43x = 6,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,397.12/102.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.45

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