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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.99, 154.53 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.99, 154.53 and 54.88 is: 82.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.99 : 154.53 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.99/154.53 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.99x = 154.53 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.99x = 8,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480.61/102.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.34

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