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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.03, 154.32 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.03, 154.32 and 48.76 is: 73.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.03 : 154.32 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.03/154.32 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.03x = 154.32 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.03x = 7,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524.64/103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.03

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