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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.73, 154.06 and 34.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.73, 154.06 and 34.23 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.73 : 154.06 = 34.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.73/154.06 = 34.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.73x = 154.06 × 34.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.73x = 5,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273.47/102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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