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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.21, 154.68 and 49.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.21, 154.68 and 49.06 is: 73.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.21 : 154.68 = 49.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.21/154.68 = 49.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.21x = 154.68 × 49.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.21x = 7,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587.95/103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.52

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