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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.63 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.63 and 45.36 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.63 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.63 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.63 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 7,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014.02/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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