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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.16, 154.64 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.16, 154.64 and 49 is: 73.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.16 : 154.64 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.16/154.64 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.16x = 154.64 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.16x = 7,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577.36/103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.45

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