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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.18, 154.41 and 67.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.18, 154.41 and 67.39 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.18 : 154.41 = 67.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.18/154.41 = 67.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.18x = 154.41 × 67.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.18x = 10,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,405.69/103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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