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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 154.01 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 154.01 and 30.55 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 154.01 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/154.01 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 154.01 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 4,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704.08/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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