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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 154.05 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 154.05 and 62.14 is: 93.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 154.05 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/154.05 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 154.05 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 9,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571.90/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.17

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