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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 154.39 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 154.39 and 59.61 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 154.39 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/154.39 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 154.39 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 9,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203.19/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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