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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.65, 154.03 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.65, 154.03 and 44.93 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.65 : 154.03 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.65/154.03 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.65x = 154.03 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.65x = 6,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920.57/102.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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