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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.85, 154.15 and 41.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.85, 154.15 and 41.95 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.85 : 154.15 = 41.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.85/154.15 = 41.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.85x = 154.15 × 41.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.85x = 6,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466.59/102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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