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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.44, 153.73 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.44, 153.73 and 41.59 is: 62.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.44 : 153.73 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.44/153.73 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.44x = 153.73 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.44x = 6,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393.63/102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.41

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