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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.62 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.62 and 76.41 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.62 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.62 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.62 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 11,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,814.51/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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