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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.78 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.78 and 44.64 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.78 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.78 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.78 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 6,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908.38/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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