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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 461.87 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 461.87 and 102.48 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 461.87 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/461.87 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 461.87 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 47,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,333.01/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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