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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 154.35 and 42.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 154.35 and 42.06 is: 63.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 154.35 = 42.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/154.35 = 42.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 154.35 × 42.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 6,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492.16/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.11

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