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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 461.33 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 461.33 and 102.14 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 461.33 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/461.33 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 461.33 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 47,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.97/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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