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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.17 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.17 and 41.87 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.17 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.17 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.17 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 6,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,455.10/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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