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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.32 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.32 and 38.80 is: 58.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.32 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.32 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.32 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 5,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987.62/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.18

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