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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 154.36 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 154.36 and 30.77 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 154.36 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/154.36 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 154.36 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 4,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749.66/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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