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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.89, 154.36 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.89, 154.36 and 34.42 is: 51.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.89 : 154.36 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.89/154.36 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.89x = 154.36 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.89x = 5,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,312.13/102.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.63

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