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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.44, 153.76 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.44, 153.76 and 54.30 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.44 : 153.76 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.44/153.76 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.44x = 153.76 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.44x = 8,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349.17/102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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