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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 154.44 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.12, 154.44 and 68.78 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.12 : 154.44 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.12/154.44 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.12x = 154.44 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.12x = 10,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.77/103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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