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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 154.31 and 30.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 154.31 and 30.73 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 154.31 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/154.31 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 154.31 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 4,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741.95/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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