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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.03, 154.43 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.03, 154.43 and 45.22 is: 67.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.03 : 154.43 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.03/154.43 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.03x = 154.43 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.03x = 6,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983.32/103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.78

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