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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 153.95 and 41.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 153.95 and 41.76 is: 62.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 153.95 = 41.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/153.95 = 41.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 153.95 × 41.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 6,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428.95/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.65

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