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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 413.08 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 413.08 and 102.08 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 413.08 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/413.08 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 413.08 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 42,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164.89/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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