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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 154.45 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 154.45 and 45.18 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 154.45 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/154.45 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 154.45 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 6,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978.11/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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