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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 154.44 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 154.44 and 64.42 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 154.44 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/154.44 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 154.44 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 9,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,949.02/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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