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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 413.75 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 413.75 and 102.56 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 413.75 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/413.75 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 413.75 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 42,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,431.62/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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