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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 154.33 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 154.33 and 45.12 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 154.33 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/154.33 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 154.33 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 6,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963.84/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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