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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.09, 154.59 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.09, 154.59 and 49 is: 73.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.09 : 154.59 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.09/154.59 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.09x = 154.59 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.09x = 7,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574.91/103.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.48

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