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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.77, 154.16 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.77, 154.16 and 59.41 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.77 : 154.16 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.77/154.16 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.77x = 154.16 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.77x = 9,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158.11/102.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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