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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.47 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.47 and 93.39 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.47 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.47 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.47 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 14,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425.95/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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