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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.80 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.80 and 102.52 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.80 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.80 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.80 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 42,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422.78/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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