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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.51, 153.73 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.51, 153.73 and 30.34 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.51 : 153.73 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.51/153.73 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.51x = 153.73 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.51x = 4,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664.17/102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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