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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.20, 154.72 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.20, 154.72 and 54.44 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.20 : 154.72 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.20/154.72 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.20x = 154.72 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.20x = 8,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422.96/103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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