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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.67, 154.03 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.67, 154.03 and 30.53 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.67 : 154.03 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.67/154.03 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.67x = 154.03 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.67x = 4,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.54/102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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