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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.13, 154.71 and 48.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.13, 154.71 and 48.96 is: 73.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.13 : 154.71 = 48.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.13/154.71 = 48.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.13x = 154.71 × 48.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.13x = 7,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574.60/103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.45

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