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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.02, 154.55 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.02, 154.55 and 38 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.02 : 154.55 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.02/154.55 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.02x = 154.55 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.02x = 5,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,872.90/103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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