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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 413.73 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 413.73 and 102.55 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 413.73 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/413.73 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 413.73 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 42,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428.01/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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