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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.99, 519.08 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.99, 519.08 and 102.51 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.99 : 519.08 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.99/519.08 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.99x = 519.08 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.99x = 53,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210.38/345.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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