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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.99, 154.37 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.99, 154.37 and 45.26 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.99 : 154.37 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.99/154.37 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.99x = 154.37 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.99x = 6,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986.79/102.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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