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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.49, 153.75 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.49, 153.75 and 41.60 is: 62.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.49 : 153.75 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.49/153.75 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.49x = 153.75 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.49x = 6,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,396/102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.41

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