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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.14, 154.66 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.14, 154.66 and 42.28 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.14 : 154.66 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.14/154.66 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.14x = 154.66 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.14x = 6,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539.02/103.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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