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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.63, 153.96 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.63, 153.96 and 30.50 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.63 : 153.96 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.63/153.96 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.63x = 153.96 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.63x = 4,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695.01/102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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