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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 154.48 and 42.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 154.48 and 42.06 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 154.48 = 42.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/154.48 = 42.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 154.48 × 42.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 6,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.43/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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