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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.89 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.89 and 102.56 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.89 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.89 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.89 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 42,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446.23/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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