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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.98 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.98 and 102.07 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.98 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.98 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.98 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 42,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,153.77/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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