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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.26 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.26 and 102.12 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.26 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.26 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.26 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 47,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103.87/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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