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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.13 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.13 and 34.28 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.13 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.13 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.13 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 5,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283.41/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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