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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.58, 153.81 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.58, 153.81 and 41.74 is: 62.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.58 : 153.81 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.58/153.81 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.58x = 153.81 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.58x = 6,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,420.03/102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.59

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