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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 154.07 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 154.07 and 38.59 is: 57.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 154.07 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/154.07 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 154.07 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 5,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,944.60/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.88

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