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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 413.16 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 413.16 and 102.16 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 413.16 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/413.16 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 413.16 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 42,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208.43/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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