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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.14, 154.73 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.14, 154.73 and 45.36 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.14 : 154.73 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.14/154.73 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.14x = 154.73 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.14x = 7,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018.33/103.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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