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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.94, 154.41 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.94, 154.41 and 30.80 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 154.41 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/154.41 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 154.41 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 4,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756.10/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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