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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.21, 154.77 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.21, 154.77 and 38.20 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.21 : 154.77 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.21/154.77 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.21x = 154.77 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.21x = 5,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,912.21/103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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