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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 154.40 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 154.40 and 97.74 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 154.40 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/154.40 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 154.40 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 15,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089.80/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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