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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 154.58 and 45.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 154.58 and 45.29 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 154.58 = 45.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/154.58 = 45.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 154.58 × 45.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 7,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001.09/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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