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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.07, 154.62 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.07, 154.62 and 68.38 is: 102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.07 : 154.62 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.07/154.62 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.07x = 154.62 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.07x = 10,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,572.53/103.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.57

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