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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.18, 154.67 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.18, 154.67 and 38.13 is: 57.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.18 : 154.67 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.18/154.67 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.18x = 154.67 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.18x = 5,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897.57/103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.16

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