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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 154.37 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 154.37 and 38.79 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 154.37 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/154.37 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 154.37 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 5,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,988.01/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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