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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.78 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.78 and 38.17 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.78 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.78 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.78 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 5,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908.05/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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