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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 413.46 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 413.46 and 102.29 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 413.46 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/413.46 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 413.46 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 42,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292.31/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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