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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.22, 154.62 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.22, 154.62 and 49.15 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.22 : 154.62 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.22/154.62 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.22x = 154.62 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.22x = 7,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.55/103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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