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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.02, 154.60 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.02, 154.60 and 45.26 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.02 : 154.60 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.02/154.60 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.02x = 154.60 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.02x = 6,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997.20/103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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