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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.94, 154.45 and 54.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.94, 154.45 and 54.82 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 154.45 = 54.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/154.45 = 54.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 154.45 × 54.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 8,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466.95/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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