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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 154.23 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 154.23 and 37.82 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 154.23 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/154.23 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 154.23 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 5,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832.98/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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