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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 154.22 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 154.22 and 72.36 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 154.22 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/154.22 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 154.22 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 11,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159.36/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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