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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.11, 154.62 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.11, 154.62 and 38.09 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.11 : 154.62 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.11/154.62 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.11x = 154.62 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.11x = 5,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888.70/103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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