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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 461.22 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 461.22 and 102.07 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 461.22 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/461.22 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 461.22 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 47,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077.85/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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