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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.19, 154.78 and 27.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.19, 154.78 and 27.19 is: 40.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.19 : 154.78 = 27.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.19/154.78 = 27.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.19x = 154.78 × 27.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.19x = 4,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208.47/103.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.78

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