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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.76 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.76 and 42.27 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.76 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.76 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.76 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 6,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542.02/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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