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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.75, 154.25 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.75, 154.25 and 59.46 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.75 : 154.25 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.75/154.25 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.75x = 154.25 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.75x = 9,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171.71/102.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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