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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 413.19 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 413.19 and 102.08 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 413.19 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/413.19 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 413.19 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 42,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177.92/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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