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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.09, 442.60 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.09, 442.60 and 102.71 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.09 : 442.60 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.09/442.60 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.09x = 442.60 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.09x = 45,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,459.45/295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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