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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 154.14 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 154.14 and 81.40 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 154.14 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/154.14 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 154.14 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 12,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547.00/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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