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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 412.91 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 412.91 and 102.05 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 412.91 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/412.91 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 412.91 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 42,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135.92/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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