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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.79 and 49.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.79 and 49.10 is: 73.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.79 = 49.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.79 = 49.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.79 × 49.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 7,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599.17/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.61

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