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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 153.94 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 153.94 and 44.80 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 153.94 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/153.94 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 153.94 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 6,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897.01/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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