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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.39 and 42.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.39 and 42.01 is: 63.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.39 = 42.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.39 = 42.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.39 × 42.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 6,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,485.43/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.02

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