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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.60, 154.02 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.60, 154.02 and 59.30 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.60 : 154.02 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.60/154.02 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.60x = 154.02 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.60x = 9,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133.39/102.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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