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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.86, 154.32 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.86, 154.32 and 45.09 is: 67.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.86 : 154.32 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.86/154.32 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.86x = 154.32 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.86x = 6,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958.29/102.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.65

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