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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 154.37 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 154.37 and 34.44 is: 51.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 154.37 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/154.37 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 154.37 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 5,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316.33/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.65

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