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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 154.41 and 42.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 154.41 and 42.02 is: 63.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 154.41 = 42.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/154.41 = 42.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 154.41 × 42.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 6,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488.31/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.05

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