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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 154.38 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 154.38 and 64.38 is: 96.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 154.38 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/154.38 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 154.38 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 9,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938.76/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.56

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