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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 153.97 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 153.97 and 64.29 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 153.97 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/153.97 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 153.97 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 9,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.73/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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