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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 154.35 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 154.35 and 45.18 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 154.35 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/154.35 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 154.35 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 6,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973.53/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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