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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 154.23 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 154.23 and 59.46 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 154.23 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/154.23 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 154.23 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 9,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170.32/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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