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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.77 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.77 and 34.69 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.77 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.77 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.77 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 5,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369.59/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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