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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.91 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.91 and 39.11 is: 58.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.91 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.91 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.91 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 6,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057.85/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.68

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