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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 154.06 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 154.06 and 54.59 is: 81.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 154.06 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/154.06 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 154.06 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 8,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409.23/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.85

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