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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 153.96 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 153.96 and 54.50 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 153.96 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/153.96 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 153.96 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 8,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,390.55/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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