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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 412.97 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 412.97 and 102.11 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 412.97 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/412.97 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 412.97 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 42,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,168.37/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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