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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.13, 154.57 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.13, 154.57 and 45.35 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.13 : 154.57 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.13/154.57 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.13x = 154.57 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.13x = 7,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009.75/103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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