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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 153.89 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 153.89 and 30.45 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 153.89 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/153.89 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 153.89 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 4,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.80/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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