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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.22, 154.58 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.22, 154.58 and 72.75 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.22 : 154.58 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.22/154.58 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.22x = 154.58 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.22x = 11,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245.66/103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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