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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.29 and 41.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.29 and 41.97 is: 62.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.29 = 41.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.29 = 41.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.29 × 41.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 6,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475.55/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.92

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