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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.73, 154.10 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.73, 154.10 and 41.87 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.73 : 154.10 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.73/154.10 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.73x = 154.10 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.73x = 6,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451.53/102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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