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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.12 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.12 and 38.62 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.12 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.12 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.12 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 5,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952.11/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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