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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.03 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.03 and 45.01 is: 67.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.03 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.03 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.03 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 6,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933.16/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.47

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