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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.05, 154.78 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.05, 154.78 and 68.45 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.05 : 154.78 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.05/154.78 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.05x = 154.78 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.05x = 10,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,595.00/103.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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