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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.81 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.81 and 49.11 is: 73.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.81 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.81 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.81 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 7,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602.72/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.65

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