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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 154.38 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 154.38 and 62.44 is: 93.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 154.38 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/154.38 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 154.38 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 9,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,639.49/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.59

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