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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.95, 154.41 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.95, 154.41 and 45.21 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.95 : 154.41 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.95/154.41 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.95x = 154.41 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.95x = 6,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980.88/102.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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