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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.13, 154.67 and 41.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.13, 154.67 and 41.42 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.13 : 154.67 = 41.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.13/154.67 = 41.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.13x = 154.67 × 41.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.13x = 6,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405.45/103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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