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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 412.92 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 412.92 and 102.02 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 412.92 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/412.92 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 412.92 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 42,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,124.03/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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