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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.50, 153.77 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.50, 153.77 and 45.50 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.50 : 153.77 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.50/153.77 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.50x = 153.77 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.50x = 6,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996.54/102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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