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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 154.21 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 154.21 and 45.02 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 154.21 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/154.21 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 154.21 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 6,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942.02/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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