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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 153.99 and 41.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 153.99 and 41.91 is: 62.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 153.99 = 41.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/153.99 = 41.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 153.99 × 41.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 6,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453.72/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.83

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