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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.19, 154.83 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.19, 154.83 and 49.13 is: 73.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.19 : 154.83 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.19/154.83 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.19x = 154.83 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.19x = 7,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606.80/103.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.72

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