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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.81 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.81 and 45.41 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.81 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.81 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.81 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 7,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030.08/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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