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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.67, 154.02 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.67, 154.02 and 30.55 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.67 : 154.02 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.67/154.02 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.67x = 154.02 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.67x = 4,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705.31/102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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