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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.14 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.14 and 34.27 is: 51.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.14 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.14 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.14 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 5,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282.86/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.41

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