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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 154.74 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 154.74 and 62.44 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 154.74 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/154.74 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 154.74 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 9,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,661.97/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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