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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.85 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.85 and 34.74 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.85 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.85 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.85 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 5,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379.49/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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