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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.80 and 42.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.80 and 42.35 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.80 = 42.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.80 = 42.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.80 × 42.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 6,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555.01/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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