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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 461.37 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 461.37 and 102.12 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 461.37 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/461.37 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 461.37 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 47,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,115.10/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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