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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 413.11 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 413.11 and 102.10 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 413.11 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/413.11 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 413.11 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 42,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178.53/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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