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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 154.34 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 154.34 and 30.74 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 154.34 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/154.34 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 154.34 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 4,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744.41/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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