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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.34 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.34 and 34.41 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.34 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.34 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.34 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 5,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310.67/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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