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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 413.15 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 413.15 and 102.08 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 413.15 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/413.15 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 413.15 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 42,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,175.64/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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