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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.10, 154.58 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.10, 154.58 and 45.32 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.10 : 154.58 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.10/154.58 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.10x = 154.58 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.10x = 7,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005.57/103.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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