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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.04, 154.59 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.04, 154.59 and 48.22 is: 72.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.04 : 154.59 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.04/154.59 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.04x = 154.59 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.04x = 7,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453.94/103.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.34

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