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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 154.08 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 154.08 and 41.86 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 154.08 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/154.08 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 154.08 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 6,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449.79/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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