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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.55 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.55 and 102.36 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.55 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.55 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.55 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 42,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,328.65/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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