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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 154.46 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 154.46 and 59.59 is: 89.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 154.46 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/154.46 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 154.46 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 9,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204.27/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.47

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