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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 609 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 609 and 102 is: 153

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 609 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/609 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 609 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 62,118
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,118/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153

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