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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.96, 154.52 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.96, 154.52 and 54.96 is: 82.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.96 : 154.52 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.96/154.52 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.96x = 154.52 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.96x = 8,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492.42/102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.48

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