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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 413.22 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 413.22 and 102.14 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 413.22 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/413.22 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 413.22 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 42,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203.97/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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