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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 154.62 and 28.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 154.62 and 28.95 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 154.62 = 28.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/154.62 = 28.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 154.62 × 28.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 4,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476.83/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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