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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.60 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.60 and 102.39 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.60 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.60 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.60 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 42,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347.99/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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