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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 154.10 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 154.10 and 45.83 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 154.10 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/154.10 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 154.10 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 7,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062.40/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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